It wasn't that long ago that Poodle breeders were horrified when their prize breeding dog got loose and started hanging around with some other dog that was a different breed. It didn't matter if both of these dogs set the breed standard and were so well bred that they bled blue, the resulting puppies were nothing more then mutts and completely worthless to the breeder.

The reason dog breeders had this attitude was not only had they lost out on a breeding season but they knew they would never be able to sell the mixed breed Poodle puppies, the best the breeder could hope for was that they could give the puppies away. Those days are in the past.

Designer Poodle breeds include a Cockapoo (Cocker Spaniel and Poodle), a Boxerdoodle (a Boxer and a Poodle) and an Aussiedoodle (an Australian Shepard and Poodle cross). Dog lovers who purchased a mixed breed Poodle instead of the purebred did so for a reason. Some owners of the designer Poodles will tell that cost was a motivating factor behind the purchase, that the mixed breed puppy was considerably cheaper then the purebred puppy.

Another owner might tell you that they decided to purchase the mixed breed puppy because of its hair coat, the hybrid dog didn't shed or maybe they weren't allergic to it. Some owners like the idea that by combining two breeds of dogs, the Poodle and something else, they were able to get the best of both breeds' temperaments.

In some cases the perk of the mixed Poodle breed is that they get a different type of hair coat, this is especially important if the dog lover is looking for a breed that is hypoallergenic or if they want a breed of dog that doesn't shed. An incredibly high percentage of the people who've purchased a mixed breed poodle have fallen in love with the breeding combination. The perk of a designer Poodle breed is that you normally have a dog with either a curly or wavy hair coat that comes in a variety of colors.

It was once said that knowledge and power and that hold true when it comes to bringing a new puppy into the home. Before purchasing a puppy there are many things you need to consider. Your new Poodle mix puppy is going to be a part of your family, so you want to make sure you get the right one.

Gather as much information about both breeds as possible. Puppies don't necessarily receive equal shares of the genetic pool, some pups pick up more traits from one side of the family then they do from the other. Talk to people who already own the same type of mixed breed Poodle that you are considering purchasing, ask if you can spend some time visiting with their dog. If you have concerns talk to your puppy's breeder.

The puppy's breeders will be able to tell you about how fast the puppies learn, what kind of diet is best, and the health problems they typically have to deal with. It is important to get to know the puppy's parents. Remember that if the parent's have strange personality quirks they will most likely be passed on to your puppy. Make sure you are confident with your choice of mixed breed puppy before you bringing it home.